https://organizehayward.com Organize Hayward! Thu, 16 Oct 2025 20:28:47 +0000 https://organizehayward.com en https://organizehayward.com/About Fri, 07 Apr 2023 23:47:13 +0000 Organize Hayward! https://organizehayward.com/About About Organize Hayward (OH) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit formed to support community and neighborhood development in the Hayward area.&nbsp;OH primarily serves as a fiscal sponsor for several resident-led projects, providing residents with techincal support and a network to share resources, knowledge, and more. OH welcomes projects and organizers that are committed to socially equitable development and fostering community cohesion.Have an idea that you and your neighbors want to bring to life? Want to get involved with a project? Click here to reach out! <img width="5712" height="4284" width_o="5712" height_o="4284" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b19441db5c7737ec72be8c8652744d28d22e1d9cf8414b940669a75bf3f1ecaf/IMG_0164.jpeg" data-mid="195246161" border="0" data-scale="78" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b19441db5c7737ec72be8c8652744d28d22e1d9cf8414b940669a75bf3f1ecaf/IMG_0164.jpeg" /> Community members chalking at the first ever Hayward Night Market. https://organizehayward.com/Events Tue, 04 Feb 2025 20:59:09 +0000 Organize Hayward! https://organizehayward.com/Events Events Tap into one of our upcoming events! https://organizehayward.com/House-Hayward-Now Fri, 07 Apr 2023 23:47:15 +0000 Organize Hayward! https://organizehayward.com/House-Hayward-Now House Hayward Now House Hayward Now (HHN) is a resident-led group formed to address the housing and homelessness crisis in Hayward. HHN is completely resident/volunteer-run and takes ZERO funding from corporate real-estate interests. HHN approaches this work from three angles: Policy: HHN researches regional and national housing solutions, translating them into policies that can be put into practice specifically for Hayward. Advocacy: HHN engages in community outreach to inform our policy research and provide housing education to local decision-makers and organizations involved in housing and homelessness work.&nbsp; Organizing: HHN actively canvasses tenants across the city to understand their needs, educate them about their rights and resources, and encourage them to organize with their neighbors. In 2023, HHN successfully advocated for the City of Hayward to allocate $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding towards free legal aid for residents facing evictions after the COVID moratorium expried, preventing a wave of unjust evictions and homelessness.In 2024, the City’s Housing and Homelessness Task Force was nearly placed on hiatus, but HHN organized alongside local service providers for Hayward to convert the Task Force into the City’s permanent Housing Policy and Research Committee, ensuring that housing remains a focus for our City for years to come. HHN also introduced a Rental Registry System ​(RRS) to the city,&nbsp;which will provide our city with the necessary data to track and enforce fair rent increases, prevent illegal evictions, and gain better insight into housing and homelessness trends in our city. We succeeded in moving the RRS past the city’s Housing and Homelessness Task Force, and City Council incorporated its development into their strategic roadmap.&nbsp; In September 2025,&nbsp; the full City Council held a worksession on a Rental Registry Ordinance. Residents from across the city spoke out in unanimous support and a majority of the Council were favorable the program, however direction was given to revisit the program in a year due to staffing shortages while the city’s addresses its severe budget deficit.We are currently developing a student homelessness intervention plan (SHIP) in partnership with staff from Hayward Promise Neighborhood, Hayward Unified School District, South Hayward Parish, and La Familia. HHN has joined the Hayward Community Coalition in an effort to coordinate tenant organizing in Hayward. <img width="4032" height="3024" width_o="4032" height_o="3024" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/6f9d86fb116feb2e9310bfacc80dadc7c3e58d85b236a84411d7e33be52e36d4/IMG_1716.jpeg" data-mid="207936413" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/6f9d86fb116feb2e9310bfacc80dadc7c3e58d85b236a84411d7e33be52e36d4/IMG_1716.jpeg" /> HHN Members awake at 5am to participate in the County’s Point-In-Time Count (Homelessness Census) https://organizehayward.com/Stack-Run-Club Wed, 17 Jul 2024 21:03:32 +0000 Organize Hayward! https://organizehayward.com/Stack-Run-Club stack run club The&nbsp;stack run club is a queer-friendly, inclusive community health program for folks of all sizes and abilities to meet new people and get their cardio in. <img width="4990" height="3329" width_o="4990" height_o="3329" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/3e07196e1db09896a678bf00980eab3513541d95bfb9b81c372ee47348c2521d/Stack-Run-Club-IMG-4416.jpg" data-mid="214838285" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/3e07196e1db09896a678bf00980eab3513541d95bfb9b81c372ee47348c2521d/Stack-Run-Club-IMG-4416.jpg" /> SRC’s first run at the Hayward Regional Shoreline SRC’s monthly runs encourage participants to connect with land, body, and community in Hayward. At the end of each run, SRC hosts a social at a local business. Follow @stackrunclub on instagram for updates on our next run! <img width="3060" height="3060" width_o="3060" height_o="3060" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/f8cd0297cc783c6dd4063bd3e5cf33b5db5d7ea79d5770298f2a99f40ead9b97/IMG_5619.png" data-mid="214838071" border="0" data-scale="51" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/f8cd0297cc783c6dd4063bd3e5cf33b5db5d7ea79d5770298f2a99f40ead9b97/IMG_5619.png" /> https://organizehayward.com/Hayward-Lit-Hop Mon, 03 Feb 2025 07:54:13 +0000 Organize Hayward! https://organizehayward.com/Hayward-Lit-Hop Hayward Lit Hop The Hayward Lit Hop is a literary festival in Downtown Hayward. The event takes place on the&nbsp;last Saturday of April each year (on Independent Bookstore Day in National Poetry Month), and&nbsp;was conceived and organized by a group of literary-minded volunteer community members and is free for all ages. The Lit Hop begins with local music and a kickoff ceremony in Heritage Plaza with remarks from city officials and librarians and readings from our poet laureates.&nbsp;<img width="2048" height="924" width_o="2048" height_o="924" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/4b5f7578484de9d8d78c9cf6e4360c1f97260c6c3fd8941fed267a61a124acde/lit-hop-2.jpg" data-mid="225921652" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/4b5f7578484de9d8d78c9cf6e4360c1f97260c6c3fd8941fed267a61a124acde/lit-hop-2.jpg" />Lit Hop kickoff at Hayward Heritage Plaza, across from the Hayward Public Library Then we disperse out to a variety of smaller hour-long readings from various local writing groups up and down B and C streets before re-congregating for an afterparty with food, drinks, and music. The Hayward Lit Hop is also branching out to co-promote and host readings as part of other events elsewhere in Hayward. See you around town! https://organizehayward.com/Hayward-Night-Market Mon, 21 Apr 2025 18:53:36 +0000 Organize Hayward! https://organizehayward.com/Hayward-Night-Market Hayward Night Market The Hayward Night Market is a family-friendly neighborhood event organized by Hayward locals to build community, uplift local small businesses &amp; organizations, and create a sense of safety between neighbors.&nbsp; <img width="5712" height="4284" width_o="5712" height_o="4284" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/24308daac530b772e1f4c173cc3fbb0bb405e5479acb1d4f6d1ce1313cbdf2dd/IMG_7315.jpeg" data-mid="239457081" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/24308daac530b772e1f4c173cc3fbb0bb405e5479acb1d4f6d1ce1313cbdf2dd/IMG_7315.jpeg" /> <img width="4032" height="3024" width_o="4032" height_o="3024" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/6551897a42ef835bee3e264f1304c62d01cc37c16558b0f862f6b9733752757f/IMG_7380.jpeg" data-mid="239457080" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/6551897a42ef835bee3e264f1304c62d01cc37c16558b0f862f6b9733752757f/IMG_7380.jpeg" /> Shots from the September 2025 Hayward Night Market The Hayward Night Market is hosted at St. Rose Hospital and features food trucks, music, local crafts, and entertainment. Some things to look forward to at the Hayward Night Market are: Over 50+ community groups, local artists, and business owners Performances by local dancers, DJs, and musicians Children's activities including bubble wands, face painting, chalking, crafts table Giveaways and event merchandiseThe first Hayward Night Market was funded by the Hayward Peoples Budget — made possible through the&nbsp;Hayward Community Coalitions’s campaign to put public funds directly in the hands of the people to invest in the parts of our city that have been historically neglected.&nbsp; “As I grew up, spaces for the community seemed to shrink. The baseball fields that once were community hubs on the weekends were removed, and the weekend commotion at the local parks slowly disappeared. We hope that the Hayward Night Market becomes a recurring event that folks from all over the city consider a neighborhood staple.” - Alex Moreno If you’re interested in being a vendor or tabling, email:&nbsp;haywardnightmarket@gmail.comFor event updates, follow HNM on Instagram: @hayward_night_market&nbsp; https://organizehayward.com/Hayward-Herald Thu, 16 Oct 2025 20:28:47 +0000 Organize Hayward! https://organizehayward.com/Hayward-Herald Hayward Herald <img width="8596" height="1739" width_o="8596" height_o="1739" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/049333c0b91e909455a72f4480389b5319346a2d8a0feeb61b67f75bc4467f55/hayward-herald-logo-primary1.png" data-mid="239455642" border="0" data-scale="73" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/049333c0b91e909455a72f4480389b5319346a2d8a0feeb61b67f75bc4467f55/hayward-herald-logo-primary1.png" /> The Hayward Herald is a non-profit, independent, hyper-local news outlet focused on the City of Hayward. We exist to fill a gap left by the collapse of local news media by providing an independent, Hayward-centric, voice for our community in a time when most people know more about what's going on in other countries than their own City. We want to educate Hayward residents about local news, events, and politics which will strengthen civic and community engagement.&nbsp;You can subscribe and support us online at haywardherald.substack.com and @haywardherald on Instagram and Facebook. Beyond our twice-weekly news offering, we've also created: Over The Loudspeaker: a Hayward-focused news show where we discuss local issues and elevate the voices of your community.&nbsp; Hayward Voices: a speaker series where we bring together experts and change-makers to engage the community in discussion around the most pressing issues in our city.&nbsp; Hayward Herald Zine: a print publication that brings local news and art together in a 100% Hayward-made package. We hope to create a media landscape that supports Hayward in a sustainable, community-driven way that prioritizes our people over short-term profits. <img width="2550" height="1734" width_o="2550" height_o="1734" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/410849dd57897919aa909c84f880c557c2a0add4b67cd8802c8d7a2518b3fb62/Screenshot-2025-10-16-at-3.27.52PM.png" data-mid="239457308" border="0" data-scale="49" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/410849dd57897919aa909c84f880c557c2a0add4b67cd8802c8d7a2518b3fb62/Screenshot-2025-10-16-at-3.27.52PM.png" /> https://organizehayward.com/Feed-Hayward Sun, 31 Mar 2024 00:36:09 +0000 Organize Hayward! https://organizehayward.com/Feed-Hayward Feed Hayward Feed Hayward is a resident-led group formed to address food justice-related issues in our city. Our first campaign is focused on creating a regular market for South Hayward residents, bringing fresh produce, local goods, and culturally-relevant entertainment to one of Hayward’s most under-resourced neighborhoods.Future campaigns include: Convening and coordinating local food non-profits to improve local food recovery and cold-storage systems. Creating a community refridgerator pilot in partnership with local shelters. <img width="2776" height="2366" width_o="2776" height_o="2366" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/38a3bcb8c7ec7674de5eb3d90b5ccd9933e322351fef1e88eaf6ece4e9ffd6ba/IMG_3334.jpeg" data-mid="207936508" border="0" data-scale="75" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/38a3bcb8c7ec7674de5eb3d90b5ccd9933e322351fef1e88eaf6ece4e9ffd6ba/IMG_3334.jpeg" />Feed Hayward &amp; Eden Youth preparing a community survey for the South Hayward Market During Fall ‘23, over 1400 residents were surveyed to assess interest in creating a South Hayward Market. We received nearly unanimous support. Based on this feedback, Feed Hayward (in partnership with Eden Youth, Agricultural Institute of Marin, Hayward Night Market, BART, and the City of Hayward) is currently organizing a monthly market pilot, set to launch this summer in South Hayward with funding from the Hayward Peoples’ Budget. <img width="2550" height="3300" width_o="2550" height_o="3300" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ee9bfd6642e1ead73527c2077c9c8c5e963bc37604460d0fa60de0469eb56b78/SHM-Flyer-2.jpg" data-mid="214837727" border="0" data-scale="77" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/ee9bfd6642e1ead73527c2077c9c8c5e963bc37604460d0fa60de0469eb56b78/SHM-Flyer-2.jpg" /> https://organizehayward.com/Art-of-the-Bay Fri, 08 Nov 2024 02:59:16 +0000 Organize Hayward! https://organizehayward.com/Art-of-the-Bay Art of the Bay Art of the Bay (@artofthebayshow) is a collective focused on supporting and highlighting the local creative community. Hosting art popups, drawing meetups, producing art podcasts and many more community activities.<img width="4800" height="3200" width_o="4800" height_o="3200" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e77c5b9fb192b5e62bd19fa37b1abee5409b5f1d7781a0cd60e9f32808c06dd1/Summer-Stack-2024.jpeg" data-mid="221388623" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/e77c5b9fb192b5e62bd19fa37b1abee5409b5f1d7781a0cd60e9f32808c06dd1/Summer-Stack-2024.jpeg" /> Sketch Sessions : Dine and Draw Meetups https://www.eventbrite.com/o/grow-canvas-grow-28996610315 These meetups offer a judgment-free environment where community members can work on their crafts, exchange ideas, and collaborate on projects. Special edition meetups also include life drawing sessions, a variety of workshops and painting tutorials. All skill levels welcomed, hosted at local restaurants to support small businesses. <img width="7952" height="5304" width_o="7952" height_o="5304" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/289dfec5960bb6d4c620c6b424f9062e41f27e679d05fa144ba01d372547ca09/Art-Meetups-DSC03300.JPG" data-mid="221388611" border="0" data-scale="69" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/289dfec5960bb6d4c620c6b424f9062e41f27e679d05fa144ba01d372547ca09/Art-Meetups-DSC03300.JPG" /> Art of the Bay: Sessions and The Pulse podcasts https://artofthebay.buzzsprout.com https://www.youtube.com/c/GrowCanvasGrow/videos The podcasts highlight individuals and organizations who are currently making a great impact within their community. Each conversation dives into the special guests’ journey so far and details their creative projects. Each episode is available in both video and audio formats. Local Art Popups: Summer Stack &amp; Beyond Summer Stack is our marquee art popup hosted in Hayward. Featuring over 40+ local vendors ranging from handmade goods, stationery art, original paintings and so much more! Our yearly event also features a variety of activities for our community including games, photo-ops, caricatures and family friendly activities. Our goal is to expand and host more pop ups throughout the year. We want to support local vendors and provide our community with more creative events to attend. https://organizehayward.com/Team Sat, 30 Mar 2024 23:55:39 +0000 Organize Hayward! https://organizehayward.com/Team Team Organize Hayward (OH!) was founded in 2023. Our board is composed of &amp; democratically governed by representatives of our various projects. Chair: George Syrop Councilmember, City of HaywardSecretary:&nbsp;Yeni Origel Hernandez Treasurer: Collin Thormoto Representing the Hayward HeraldAt-Large: Julio ContrerasRepresenting Feed Hayward At-large: Alex Moreno Representing Hayward Night MarketAt-large: Daisy Maxion Representing Stack Run ClubAt-large: Nando EscobarRepresenting Art of the BayAt-large: Cristina Deptula&nbsp; Representing Hayward Lit HopAt-large: Alejandro JassoRepresenting Bike Hayward Partners OH is proud to partner with organizations working to build a better future for Hayward and its people. Partner with us. Eden Youth Filipino Advocates for Justice